The Baltimore Ravens lost to the New England Patriots in heartbreaking fashion during the playoffs, and will be looking to sure up their roster to try and get back to the Super Bowl next year. What players are they targeting in this year’s draft to help them get over the hump?
DT Arik Armstead, Oregon
Baltimore needs to find a replacement for Haloti Ngata in the middle of their defensive line, and Armstead is their best bet late in the first round. He's a physical menace at 6’7″ and 292 lbs., yet he’s still extremely quick for his position. He uses his size to locate the ball quickly, and then uses his length and quickness to shed blockers and attack the ball carrier. Armstead hasn’t shown a great deal of anticipation on the field, but his elite athleticism usually makes up for it.
WR Justin Hardy, ECU
Steve Smith, Sr. can’t be productive forever (though he’ll tell you otherwise), and Torrey Smith is now a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Hardy, the NCAA’s all-time leader in receptions, is one of the most reliable options in the draft and won’t be a locker room headache.
OL Laken Tomlinson, Duke
Baltimore needs to find some depth on the offensive line as their current players age in order to maintain their run-first offensive style, as well as to protect Joe Flacco. Tomlinson would fit in as a skilled, intelligent player who should be able to start right away as a rookie and have a long career.
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